Chapter 85 Expose the Toxic Mo Xuemin (1/2)
”Third Sister, you have to bear the most responsibility for this situation. Eldest Sister is so gracious. You are the main daughter of the Mo Manor, so how can you allow yourself to fall prey to rumors.” Mo Xueyan interrupted oddly, her expression full of sarcasm. ”You can't just let the Mo daughters' reputations be ruined, can you?”
The last part of her statement was where her main point was. She was indeed harsh to say something like this at this point in time.
”Third Sister, quickly own up to your mistakes to Grandmother. Take responsibility for your own actions and don't make her angry. Father isn't home now so we have to be filial to Grandmother. Third Sister, don't make her angry.” Mo Xuemin added fuel to the fire by the sidelines in gentle tones. It was as if Mo Xuetong would be considered unfilial if she did not take responsibility today.
”Grandmother, how would you like me to take responsibility for this matter?” She asked lightly. Her expression was calm as if she was talking about a matter that had nothing to do with her. Her eyes were dark and deep and made one fearful!
However the old madam had already decided on her plans and when Mo Xuetong asked that, she felt slightly embarra.s.sed. This was especially when Mo Xuetong looked up at her with her bright and lively eyes. There were some things that really cannot be said easily. She wanted to get Mo Xuetong to agree to Mo Xuemin's intentions and say that she was willing to marry into the Duke's Manor. However, she did not expect Mo Xuetong to speak coldly and force them to speak directly.
The old madam was stunned by the girl's straightforward disregard for her. A trace of awkwardness appeared in her eyes.
Everyone knew that it was Mo Xueqiong whose reputation had been ruined, but they had gotten the main daughter to replace her. While this was what the old madam had in mind, she did not dare to face the repercussions of it directly. It had always been concubine's daughters to take the blame for main daughters. When had a main daughter ever taken the blame for a concubine's daughter? She had wanted Mo Xuetong to raise the matter herself. However, if she was the one to raise the matter, the implications would be different.
Disregarding whether Mo Huawen would blame her when he returned, the General Manor that backed Mo Xuetong was not a force she dared to go against. When she thought of that, the old madam hesitated. She wanted to retreat and harrumphed without saying anything. She looked to Mo Xuemin.
The old madam was hesitant, but Mo Xuemin could not be. She glanced at the old madam secretly and saw that the woman's expression was grave and that she was silent. She scolded the old woman for being useless secretly in her heart. She was different from the old madam. The old madam presided over the matter today and would be held responsible for whatever conclusion that they decided on today. However, she was just an unmarried young lady. What could she know. Even if she said something wrong, people would just think that she was ignorant and would not hold her responsible.
The situation today had been a plot engineered by her and Sima Lingyun against Mo Xuetong. However, for some reason or another, Mo Xuetong had been replaced by Mo Xueqiong. The plot had been a failure. However, the message that the d.u.c.h.ess sent had given her a new idea. Not many people had seen the situation then. As long as she insisted that it was Mo Xuetong inside, so what if others had doubts about it?
Furthermore, if Mo Xuetong admitted to it in order to take responsibility, no one would have anymore doubt. She saw that while Mo Xuetong was not willing to admit to anything, she showed signs of breaking. She said lightly, ”Third Sister, if you really want to take responsibility, there is a way. You just have to admit that the one inside the horse carriage is you and not Fourth Sister. Third Sister, you are the main daughter and your reputation has always been good. Even if the matter spreads, others will only think that it is His Excellency Sima who is a playboy. It is different for Fourth Sister. She is just a concubine's daughter. Everyone will think that she has overestimated herself and wants to marry up which is why she seduced His Excellency. It would be bad for the reputation of all the Mo daughters. Third Sister, what do you think?”
Mo Xuemin seemed as if she was being considerate and gracious. In her past life, Mo Xuetong had been deceived by her fake mask of kindness. She hated Mo Xuemin even after she died.